QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit

For one-step qRT-PCR using sequence-specific probes for gene expression analysis

Highly sensitive detection of low-copy targets

Accurate quantification over several logs of template

Use of any sequence-specific probe on any real-time cycler

No need to optimize reaction and cycling conditions

QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kits enable sensitive quantification of RNA targets by real-time one-step PCR using sequence-specific probes. The combination of a hot start and a unique PCR buffer system in the ready-to-use master mix ensures highly sensitive qRT-PCR on any real-time cycler without the need for optimization. The dNTP mix includes dUTP, allowing optional treatment with UNG. For convenience, the master mix can be stored at 2–8°C.

The QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit overcomes the need for optimization of reaction conditions, which can be tedious and time-consuming. Simply add primers, probe, and RNA template to the ready-to-use RT-PCR master mix, and start the reaction on any real-time cycler (see also table "Components of the QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit").|In comparison with other DNA polymerases, only HotStarTaq DNA Polymerase in combination with a unique buffer specifically amplified a 497 bp fragment (from 50 copies of an HIV-pol-gene construct in a background of 1 µg human genomic DNA). M: Markers.|Tenfold serial dilutions of HeLa cell RNA (100 ng to 1 pg) were analyzed in duplicate on the ABI PRISM 7900 using the QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit with primers and a HEX labeled probe specific for human 28S rRNA. High PCR efficiency over 6 logs of template dilution was achieved.|Tenfold serial dilutions of cDNA (100 ng to 1 pg) prepared from leukocytes were analyzed in duplicate on the Mx3005 using primers and a FAM labeled probe specific for IL1R2 (interleukin 1 receptor, type II). Two-step RT-PCR was performed using the QuantiTect Probe PCR Kit (PCR efficiency: 101%).|Tenfold serial dilutions of RNA (100 ng to 1 pg) prepared from leukocytes were analyzed in duplicate on the Mx3005 using primers and a FAM labeled probe specific for ILR2 (interleukin 1 receptor, type II). One-step RT-PCR was performed using the QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit (PCR efficiency: 104%).|A balanced combination of KCl and (NH4)2SO4 promotes specific annealing of primers and probes to the PCR template. K+ binds to phosphate groups on double-stranded DNA, stabilizing annealing of primers and probes. NH4+ destabilizes weak hydrogen bonds between mismatched bases.|

Precise quantification on cyclers that require ROX dye. Does not interfere with reactions on other real-time cyclers

Omniscript and Sensiscript Reverse Transcriptases

Special blend of enzymes with high affinity for RNA

RNA can be transcribed, even through complex secondary structures

Procedure

The QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit overcomes the need for optimization of reaction conditions, which can be tedious and time-consuming. Simply add primers, probe, and RNA template to the ready-to-use RT-PCR master mix, and start the reaction (see flowchart "One-step RT-PCR"). Follow the protocol in the handbook to get fast and reliable results on any real-time cycler. If required, reactions can be pretreated with uracil-N-glycosylase (UNG) to eliminate carryover of PCR products from previous reactions.

Applications

QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kits can be used for gene expression analysis of RNA targets on any real-time cycler. This includes instruments from Applied Biosystems, Bio-Rad, Cepheid, Eppendorf, Roche, and Agilent. For the Rotor-Gene Q and other Rotor-Gene cyclers, we recommend using the Rotor-Gene Probe RT-PCR Kit, which has been specially developed for fast cycling on these instruments.